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401. Antimicrobial Prophylaxis Recommendations (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/075-antibiotic-prophylaxis-summary-table.pdf
     April 01, 2025 - Information statement: recommendations for the use of intravenous antibiotic prophylaxis in primary total … globalassets/about/bylaws-library/information- statements/1027-recommendations-for-the-use-of-intravenous-antibiotic … Impact of vancomycin surgical antibiotic prophylaxis on the development of methicillin-sensitive staphylococcus … Antibiotic prophylaxis and cardiac surgery. … Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis: Surgeons as Antimicrobial Stewards.

402. Community-Acquired Pneumonia – Discussion Guide (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/cap-discussion-guide.docx
     September 01, 2022 - stewardship leader(s) is encouraged to ask all clinical staff which components of the AHRQ Toolkit To Improve Antibiotic … Also, remind staff how they can access the AHRQ Toolkit To Improve Antibiotic Use in Ambulatory Care … What will be the practice’s standard antibiotic treatment regimen for otherwise healthy adults with CAP … What will be the practice’s standard antibiotic treatment regimen for adults with comorbid conditions … No. 17(22)-0030 September 2022 AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use – Ambulatory Care image1

403. Resources by Safety Topic | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     July 01, 2025 - stewardship programs to help them use and prescribe antibiotics appropriately. … on developing and improving an antibiotic stewardship program, creating a culture of safety around antibiotic … AHRQ Toolkit To Improve Antibiotic Use in Long-Term Care This toolkit provides guidance for long-term … care facilities on developing and improving an antibiotic stewardship program, creating a culture of … antibiotic resistance.

404. Presentation: Engaging Senior Executives
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/surgery/modules/onboarding/onboarding_sr-execs.pptx
     December 01, 2017 - antibiotics are appropriately redosed. … 0.9 0.93 0.95 0.98 Antibiotics discontinued at right time 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 0.74 0.8 0.86 0.9 … at the right time Discontinuing antibiotics at the right time Clipping the skin as opposed to shaving … at the right time Discontinuing antibiotics at the right time Clipping the skin as opposed to shaving … 78% 83% 87% 92% 97% Appropriate antibiotic 90% 90% 93% 95% 98% Antibiotics discontinued at right time

405. BLADDER SCAN – POLICY #2202 12/11/06 (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/educational-bundles/urine-culturing/antibiotic-stewardship/case-study.docx
     March 01, 2017 - Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI AHRQ Safety Program for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals Antibiotic … During her last course of antibiotics, Valerie developed a Clostridium difficile infection. … Johnny thinks his mother might have another UTI and wants her started on antibiotics right away. 1. … Should the attending physician prescribe antibiotics for Valerie? Explain why or why not. 2. … How could the nurse respond to Johnny’s request to start his mother on antibiotics?

406. Final Progress Report: Connected Emergency Care (CEC) Patient Safety Learning Lab (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2025-03/hinson-levin-report.pdf
     January 01, 2025 - Inappropriate ARI prescribing rates were calculated based on encounters deemed unnecessary for antibiotics … , excluding hospitalizations and diagnoses potentially warranting antibiotics. … use and combating antibiotic resistance. … along socioeconomic lines, with patients from wealthier areas more likely to receive inappropriate antibiotics … in EDs, with White patients and those from wealthier areas more likely to receive unnecessary antibiotics

407. Educational Bundles | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     February 01, 2019 - Facilitator Guide ( Word , 292 KB; HTML )       Role-Play Worksheet ( Word , 283 KB; HTML ) Antibiotic … Stewardship Highlights reasons providers may prescribe antibiotics, explains why and how to document … signs and symptoms, and describes how to use communication strategies to address alternatives to antibiotic … case study and key accompany these materials to enhance knowledge and communication of the harms of antibiotic … overuse, as well as frequently asked questions and answers related to antibiotic stewardship.

408. Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/HAP-one-page.docx
     November 01, 2019 - alternate diagnosis is identified, stop therapy for hospital-acquired pneumonia · In most cases, stop antibiotics … if viral respiratory testing is positive · Use sputum culture results to narrow therapy · Stop antibiotics … Comparison of 8 vs 15 days of antibiotic therapy for ventilator-associated pneumonia in adults: a randomized … Beta lactam antibiotic monotherapy versus beta lactam-aminoglycoside antibiotic combination therapy for

409. Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/VAP-one-page.docx
     November 01, 2019 - is less likely; consider stopping therapy · Use respiratory culture results to narrow therapy · Stop antibiotics … Comparison of 8 vs 15 days of antibiotic therapy for ventilator-associated pneumonia in adults: a randomized … Ultra-short-course antibiotics for patients with suspected ventilator-associated pneumonia but minimal … Beta lactam antibiotic monotherapy versus beta lactam-aminoglycoside antibiotic combination therapy for

410. Section 6.A, Figures 1 to 4 and Table 5 (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-0138-section-6a.pdf
     December 01, 2013 -                                             Q‐METRIC Sickle Cell Disease Measure 3: Appropriate Antibiotic … Scientific Soundness VI.A Reliability Figure 1: Provision of Antibiotic Prescriptions, 300‐Day Rate … CAROLINA TEXAS Note: The first rate for Measure 3, the percentage of eligible children who received antibiotics …                                                                       Figure 2: Provision of Antibiotic … Cell Disease Measure 3 Reliability in Six States (Percentage of Children in State with SCD Receiving Antibiotics

411. BLADDER SCAN – POLICY #2202 12/11/06 (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/educational-bundles/urine-culturing/antibiotic-stewardship/case-study-key.docx
     March 01, 2017 - Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI AHRQ Safety Program for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals Antibiotic … During her last course of antibiotics, Valerie developed a Clostridium difficile infection. … Johnny thinks his mother might have another UTI and wants her started on antibiotics right away. 1. … Should the attending physician prescribe antibiotics for Valerie? Explain why or why not. … How could the nurse respond to Johnny’s request to start his mother on antibiotics?

412. Aspiration Pneumonitis/Pneumonia (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/asp-pneumonitis-one-page.pdf
     November 01, 2019 - cultures should be considered when the diagnosis is unclear, if purulent sputum is being produced, or if antibiotic … Treatment • Hemodynamically stable patients with aspiration events o Antibiotics are not warranted … o Prophylactic antibiotics have not been shown to be helpful in preventing the development of pneumonia …  If clincial symptoms resolve, antibiotics can be discontinued. … no improvement or there is clinical worsening within the first 48–72 hours, consider a course of antibiotic

413. Section 6-B, Table 6 (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-0138-section-6b.pdf
     December 01, 2013 -                         Q‐METRIC Sickle Cell Disease Measure 3: Appropriate Antibiotic … Medical Records) for Antibiotic Prescriptions for Children with Sickle Cell Disease Antibiotic Prescription … in Medicaid Claims Data Antibiotic Prescription in Medical Record (n=34) Yes No Total Yes

414. Community-Acquired Pneumonia (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/CAP-one-page.docx
     November 01, 2019 - Staphylococcus aureus, including methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), in addition to standard CAP antibiotics … penicillin allergy · Stop azithromycin after 3 days unless treating Legionella · In most cases, stop antibiotics … Effectiveness of discontinuing antibiotic treatment after three days versus eight days in mild to moderate-severe … Short-course antibiotic treatment in acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis and COPD: a meta-analysis … Efficacy of short-course antibiotic regimens for community-acquired pneumonia: a meta-analysis.

415. Antibiotics: When Do You Need Them? Patient Brochure (Spanish) (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/antibiotics-brochure-spanish.docx
     September 01, 2022 - Antibiotics: When Do You Need Them?

416. Influenza – Discussion Guide (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/influenza-rsv-discussion-guide.docx
     September 01, 2022 - Influenza – Discussion Guide During a regularly scheduled staff meeting, the antibiotic stewardship … team leader(s) is encouraged to ask all clinical staff which components of the AHRQ Toolkit To Improve Antibiotic … Also, remind staff how they can access the AHRQ Toolkit To Improve Antibiotic Use in Ambulatory Care … No. 17(22)-0030 September 2022 AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use – Ambulatory Care

417. 4 Tk1 T3-Not All Infections Need Antibiotics- Final (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK1_T3-Not_all_Infections_need_antibiotics-_final.pdf
     May 01, 2014 - Why are antibiotics a problem? • Many residents receive antibiotics. … —page 2 of 2 • Many antibiotics are unnecessary. … Examples of such practices include prescribing prophylactic antibiotics, prescribing antibiotics without … • Antibiotics for asymptomatic bacteriuria do not help and can be harmful. … • The UTI SBAR form helps to reduce the unnecessary use of antibiotics.

418. One-Pager-Cellulitis (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/one-pager-cellulitis.docx
     June 01, 2021 - and drainage of abscess is essential · For an uncomplicated skin abscess with minimal cellulitis, antibiotics … are of modest benefit once the abscess is drained · Antibiotics are recommended for residents with— … fasciitis should receive care in an acute care setting where they can receive empiric broad-spectrum antibiotics … Duration · 5–7 days if clincial response by day 31-3,8,9 References AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic … Choosing Wisely: Don’t routinely use antibiotics to treat bilateral swelling and redness of the lower

419. Acute Sinusitis (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/sinusitis-one-pager.pdf
     September 01, 2022 - fevers.1 • Most cases of acute sinusitis (approximately 98%) are caused by a virus and do not require antibiotics … dental pain, or colored nasal discharge are not accurate predictors of a bacterial etiology.4 Antibiotic … Therapy • Antibiotics should be considered for sinusitis if any of the following criteria are met … cephalosporin if there is high risk of Streptococcus pneumoniae resistance, such as extensive prior antibiotic … Acute Sinusitis AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic

420. AHRQ's Quality & Patient Safety Programs by Setting: Hospital | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     February 01, 2025 - Toolkit to Improve Antibiotic Use in Acute Care Hospitals provides presentations and tools for clinicians … to use to improve antibiotic prescribing in the hospital setting. … The toolkit explains how you can apply the Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making, an innovative … approach to antibiotic stewardship that empowers clinicians to be stewards of their own antibiotic prescribing … a culture of safety around antibiotic prescribing in your hospital, and learning and disseminating best